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Ecuador travel - Trekking tours (Page 2)

The Piñan Trek - 5 days : The Piñan Lakes is an area northwest of Ibarra. Being quite remote, it is surely worth a visit. You will hike below the twin peaks of the Yanaurco volcano, passing the Polilepis forest and the Laguna de Patacocha (the biggest of this area). If you choose, you can climb the extinct volcano, Yanaurco. The views from the summit of Yanaurco are some of the best in Ecuador, since nearly all of the forty lakes and the valley with the typical Páramo landscape are visible.

Muertepungo lake trekking adventure 5 days : The trek will lead through one of the last remaining habitats of the Ecuadorian Condor. The trek with begin at Papallacta where there are famous hot springs nestled in the valley. From there you hike across the Páramo , passing the Antizana plain. All in all you spend five unforgettable days in the Highlands. We offer as well an option to climb Cotopaxi at the end of the tour.

Abraspungo trek in Ecuador heartland 4 days : The Abraspungo region is located in the south of the country, and embraces some of the most beautiful, and in case of the Tungurahua, most active volcanoes in Ecuador. Throughout the trip you can enjoy impressive views on the mountains and after crossing the Abraspungo valley, you will attempt to summit Carihuayrazo from where you will have a marvelous view of Chimborazo, the king of the Andes.

Sangay national park trek - 7 days : The Sangay National Park is the largest natural reserve in Ecuador with a size of 549,000 hectares. It extends from the Páramo landscape of the highlands to the cloud forest in the east, running through a huge variety of ecosystems. This wild area is the home of the Jaguar, Puma and Condor. During the seven days of this extraordinary trekking we will attempt to climb the Sangay volcano and complete one of the most adventurous trips in Ecuador.

Condor trail trek (3,800 mts) 4 days 3 nights : Visit the cloudforest and pass by hot springs, we also reach a paper tree forest (polylepis). If we are lucky we will see the Andean condor.

Zumbahua to Angamarca trekking trip 3 days : In the heart of Ecuador the Andes hides this beautiful region, undiscovered landscapes and unvisited indigenous villages mark the trail.

Ecotourism:  The 4-day Golondrinas Cloudforest Trek : The Golondrinas Cloud forest Trek begins in the Andean Highlands, west of El Angel (4200 m) and finishes in the village of Guallupe (1000 m). Guallupe is conveniently located on the Ibarra - San Lorenzo road, for travelers who want to take-off to the tropical coast of Esmeraldas (five hours ride).

Quilotoa loop trek - 3 days : Quilotoa is a volcanic crater with an emerald green lake, surrounded by several snow-capped volcanoes. This is an active volcano which is 2km in diameter. The indiginous tribe called "Tigua" are in this area and they are skilled painters. They do multicoloured paintings on sheep skin. This area is very dusty but the paramo is stunning to behold and fascinating because of the indiginous communities settled throughout the area.

Trekking Carihuairazo & Chimborazo Volcanoes (7days/6nights) : This Carihuairazo & Chimborazo Trekking adventure is an exclusive and spectacular Andes Adventures trip that will take us along great mountain ranges of the Carihuairazo (5020 m) and Chimborazo (6310 m) volcanoes. Our trek will end at the world famous Chimborazo Whymper hut at 5000m.

Ecuador Andes Adventure Trekking 16 days : Ecuador, one of the smallest of the Andean nations, is a land of breathtaking variety with numerous snow-capped volcanoes and peaks.
This 16 day exclusive Andes Adventures tour is designed to take you around two challenging and rewarding high altitude treks.

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